@livefromthe818_: LOS ANGELES — A revamped anti-homelessness funding measure approved by Los Angeles County voters in November took effect Tuesday, meaning the county’s sales tax increased. Los Angeles County voters approved Measure A — a half-cent sales tax — to help maintain existing programs and provide more revenue to address the homelessness crisis in the region. The measure will replace a quarter-cent county sales tax approved by voters in 2017, under then-Measure H. That sales tax had a 10-year lifespan, and it was set to expire in 2027. Measure A — the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions and Prevention Now measure — will remain in perpetuity unless it is repealed by voters. Lancaster and Palmdale will experience the largest hike, with rates rising from 10.25% to 11.25%. Both cities approved an additional 0.75% tax on top of the countywide increase. Other cities including Compton, Lynwood and South Gate will see the second-largest increase from 10.25% to 10.75% “When prices go up, people are making decision and a lot of those decisions are to stay home, to cook their own meals,” said Stuart Waldman, president of the Valley Industry and Commerce Association. The owner of Cake & Coffee House in South Gate says the new tax increase will affect all of her sales. Saida Castro anticipates the average drink to cost $6. “Right now, I have to think about the supplies and everything that’s going to... cost more. And it has me wondering if I increase it for my customers, they’re going to feel it...,” she added. As business owners adjust, customers are also preparing for the impact of higher prices. Luz Dayana Venegas, of South L.A., told Eyewitness News she plans to cut some spending. “Aside from how it’s going to impact businesses, will the money generate what it claims it will? And if people spend less money, then it won’t,” said Waldman. #losangeles #california #losangelescalifornia #californiavibes #tax #breakingnews #news #trending #viral #viralvideo #viraltiktok #viral_video #californianews #losangelescounty #lacounty #fyp #foryoupage

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